Arlington County Fire Department

"Make the Right Call" - When to call 911

Saving 911 Medical Resources for True Medical Emergencies

COVID-19 UPDATE

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. Or, call the Arlington County Department of Health (703) 228-7999 or the Virginia Department of Health at 877-ASK-VDH3.

We need to keep our ambulances and medical providers available for true medical emergencies. We can NOT transport anyone to sampling or testing sites nor can we provide COVID-19 testing to our patients. Please click here for more information about when to call 911.

“Make the Right Call” is a community extension of the successful campaign ACFD initiated several years ago working collaboratively with local long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers and community clinics to decrease unnecessary utilization of emergency medical resources. Based on this success, and noting the success of similar programs nationwide, we are now expanding our outreach and public education efforts to ensure the entire community has access to materials and information. More information regarding the “Make the Right Call” program can be found on our website as well as social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by following @ArlingtonVAFD.

Firehouses now closed to the public - Donations UPDATE

Effective immediately all Arlington County Fire Department facilities are closed to the public. If you have an emergency you are encouraged to dial 911. If you can not dial 911 or are in immediate danger or would like to report an emergency in person then you may still come to any Arlington County firehouse for assistance.

If you are feeling sick, call your healthcare provider or the Arlington County Health Department (703)228-7999, but please do not visit a firehouse for an evaluation. Many first responders nationwide have been quarantined because of exposure to COVID-19. We are trying to maintain our staffing levels for emergency responses, so we cannot afford to keep our firefighter/EMT's away from work.

All scheduled activities at firehouses are canceled. Updates will be posted on this website or on social media @ArlingtonVAFD.

Donations UPDATE - We appreciate all of the generosity but please DO NOT visit any Fire Department locations unannounced. Please coordinate all donations (food, supplies, etc) with the Fire Department Public Information Officer by email. Thank YOU!!!